หางขอด
curly-tailed
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- 1 curly-tailed、kink-tailed
Describes an animal whose tail is curled, kinked, or bent rather than straight.
curly-tailed、kink-tailed
Describes a tail that curls or has a noticeable kink or hook-like bend.
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แมวตัวนี้หางขอด mɛɛw tua níi hǎaŋ khɔ̀ɔt This cat has a kinked tail. แมวตัวนี้หางขอด details
Learning notes
Explanation
This expression combines หาง (“tail”) with ขอด (“to curl or bend inward”). It describes an animal’s tail that does not extend straight but instead curls or has a distinct kink or hook-like bend. It can modify an animal noun, as in แมวหางขอด, or serve as the description in a clause, as in แมวตัวนี้หางขอด. In everyday use, it usually describes appearance and does not necessarily imply an injury or medical condition.
Usage
It is used when describing the appearance of cats, dogs, and other animals—for example, when introducing a pet, identifying an animal, or discussing the natural shape of its tail.
Caution
Do not confuse it with หางสั้น (“short-tailed”) or หางด้วน／หางกุด, which indicate a missing or shortened tail. หางขอด focuses on the tail’s curled or kinked shape, not primarily on its length.